Albany is a home rule-class city[3] in Clinton County, Kentucky, in the United States.

The community of Albany grew up around a tavern established by Benjamin Dowell in the early 19th century.

[6] It is generally accepted that the town, formally incorporated on January 27, 1838, was named after Albany, New York, but a local legend holds that, during the vote to determine the location of the county seat, patrons of Dowell's tavern shouted "All for Benny!

[6] The Albany-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce has an annual dinner on the courthouse square called "All for Benny."

During the Civil War, Albany was attacked by Confederate forces, and many buildings, including the courthouse, were burned.

Albany Rock, the peak of a western spur of the plateau, rises northeast of the city to an elevation of 1,700 feet (520 m).

[4] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.